Testing for Collar Up Infections + Support & Solutions
Simple blood tests can be used to look for the presence of organisms like Epstein-Barr virus and mycoplasma, while speciality laboratory testing from Vibrant America is Vagus Clinic’s top recommendation for testing for the organism that causes Lyme disease (Borrelia) and Collar Up-associated co-infections including Bartonella and Mycoplasma.
Routine blood work can also help reveal inflammatory patterns, cardiovascular risk, and general immune activation using markers like highly sensitive C-reactive protein, homocysteine, white (immune) blood cell counts.
As far as identifying underlying dental infections, the latest technology is called a “3D cone beam” scan to identify abscesses, cavitations (infection of the jaw bone often due to extraction), and damage due to root canals. Cone beam scans can help identify dental infections that otherwise are asymptomatic, e.g. no pain or tenderness.
MicrobiologyDX offers a deep sinus cavity swab test kit to test for the presence of harmful bacteria like antibiotic resistant staph (MARCoNS). They culture the sample for a month to check for the presence of colonizing fungi as well. Sometimes antibiotics are required to fix this.
Remember, antibiotics only kill bacteria and not other organisms, so they may not always be helpful.
Collar Up infections are often stealthy pathogens that may not show up on testing. This is one of the factors that makes muscle testing the body for the presence of pathogens so effective in addition to lab testing.
At home, you can pay attention to the colors and quality of any saliva or mucus that comes out, especially using the tools listed below. A green, yellow, or white color to the discharge generally indicates active infection, black can come from mold or smoking, while brown, red, or pink usually means (dried) blood and possible inflammation. Ideally, mucus should be clear and thin, not thick.
Solutions for Collar Up Infections
Now that we have identified what Collar Up infections are, where they come from, how to identify them, and the many ways they can ruin performance and recovery, let’s shift our focus to solutions.
Supplements to support the immune system during Collar Up infections:
- Para 2 antimicrobial herbal capsules
- Para 3 antimicrobial tincture
- IS-Boost immune-supporting tincture
- MegaSporeBiotic spore-based probiotic
- MegaMune (contains antimicrobial herbs and important nutrients)
- Systemic binder like BioToxin Binder or Carboxy
- GI Binder and gut support like MegaMucosa
- LymphActiv herbal capsules for lymph flow
- Other antioxidant nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, and quercetin
- Sometimes antibiotics are required, but they can have adverse effects, harm the
microbiome and mitochondria
Immune boosting and anti-inflammatory foods:
-Ginger
-Turmeric
-Garlic
-Elderberry
-Acerola cherry
-Citrus (lemon, lime, orange)
-Sauerkraut—full of probiotics and vitamin C!
-Wheat germ oil for vitamin E
-Eat the rainbow when it comes to produce]
Devices to support the body in fighting off Collar Up infections:
- Red light therapy device by Platinum red light (5% off with VAGUSCLINIC) or Flexbeam by ReCharge Health (no code needed for savings) and Therasage infrared sauna (15% off with VAGUSCLINIC) increases circulation and penetrates skin with near-infrared radiation to help address pathogens
- Dry skin brushing and “gua sha” tool for lymphatic movement - use directly, but gently on the head and neck
- Waterpik with food grade hydrogen peroxide, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and/or sea salt diluted in water
- Wash sinuses with Navage (or neti pot) using sea salt or the saline cups that come with the Navage kit
- Brushing with activated charcoal once per week
- Oil pulling several times per week with coconut oil and peppermint
- Ditch chemical-laden dental products–conventional toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.
- Try Bentonite Clay or Revitin as natural toothpaste options Therapeutic Modalities to Support the Body against Collar Up Infections
- Manual lymph drainage massage with a trainer therapist
- Chiropractic adjustments to ensure proper head and neck alignment, and thus proper drainage and circulation
- Acupuncture - each tooth is connected to a meridian that connects to other organs and structures of the body according to Acupuncture concepts. Acupuncture may be able to help pre- or post-extractions or root canal
- Biological dentistry can use advanced 3D cone beam scans to help detect the presence of possiblehidden dental infections. Biological dentists are specifically trained to address dental infections, especially those related to infected root canals or cavitations of the jaw bone caused by improper tooth extraction, using tools like ozone, plasma-rich fibrin, cavitation cleaning, and more. See below for how to find a biological dentist near you.
Supportive Solutions for Collar Up Infections:
-Lymph therapies (dry brushing, massage)
-Chiropractic to ensure alignment
-Infrared sauna
-Nutritional advice
-Check for environmental toxicities
-Find an IAOMT dentist to work on fixing improper dental work
-Acupuncture
-Red light by Platinum (use code VAGUSCLINIC for savings) or Flexbeam by ReCharge (no code needed for savings)
-Antimicrobials like Para 2 & 3
-Binders like HM-ET Binder
-Waterpik with hydrogen peroxide mix
-Navage
-Neti pot with salt
-Oil pulling with coconut oil and peppermint
-Brush with activated charcoal once per week
-Natural toothpaste like bentonite clay or Revitin
The good news is that with enough awareness, proper dental hygiene, a solid diet, rest and recovery time, helpful devices, and other measures like having infections surgically addressed by a biological dentist, we can generally stop Collar Up infections in their tracks!
If you read this article and have suspicions that you or a loved one may be experiencing the detrimental effects of a Collar Up infection, please contact us at the Vagus Clinic right away so our team can help you regain your health and vitality.
As we believe in full transparency with our community, it’s important we disclose that we may receive commissions when you make a purchase using links from our content. Vagus Clinic carefully curates all affiliate partnerships to ensure they are trusted and bring maximum value to our community.